Texas Tech softball coach Gerry Glasco is leading his team through a historic Women’s College World Series run, but behind the Red Raiders’ success is a story marked by both triumph and tragedy. Glasco’s youngest daughter, Geri Ann Glasco, was a rising star in the softball world—a standout player at Georgia and Oregon, and later a promising young coach. In 2019, at just 24, Geri Ann died in a car accident while serving as a volunteer coach under her father at Louisiana, a loss that sent shockwaves through the softball community.
Geri Ann’s legacy endures on the field. She was a Gatorade National Player of the Year, SEC Co-Freshman of the Year, and an All-American, but those who knew her remember her infectious enthusiasm and leadership more than her stats. Her impact lives on through an annual memorial scholarship and the memories she left with teammates, coaches, and family.
For Gerry Glasco, every game is a reminder of his daughter’s spirit. Subtle signs—like jersey numbers and hotel room assignments—keep her memory close as he guides Texas Tech in pursuit of a national title. “Nothing about softball is scary to me,” Glasco says, his perspective shaped by immense personal loss and the enduring love for his family and the game.
